Sports bars in Rome
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Rome has 22 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Core de Roma, Scholars Lounge, Parco dei pini, and 19 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Rome
We indexed 22 sports bars in Rome. The scene leans Pub, Gastropub and Irish Pub. You'll find them in Roma, Monte Compatri, Velletri. Core de Roma (Sports Bar, Italian Restaurant) on Via Vetulonia 27. Scholars Lounge (Irish Pub, Sports Bar) on Via del Plebiscito. Parco dei pini (Sports Bar) on Via di Sant'Alessandro.
Sports bars in Rome
Core de Roma
A italian restaurant and pizzeria spot 3.1 km from central Rome.
Scholars Lounge
A irish pub spot 1.5 km from central Rome.
Parco dei pini
A sports bar 9.6 km from central Rome.
The Highlander Pub
A pub spot 1.6 km from central Rome.
Il Regno Del Cornetto
A café and dessert shop spot 6.4 km from central Rome.
Cafè Art
A sports bar 2.1 km from central Rome.
Sede Dei Cavalieri Del Malto
A sports bar 3.8 km from central Rome.
Old Trafford Pub
A sports bar 4.1 km from central Rome.
Bar Jole
A sports bar 4.9 km from central Rome.
Four Green Fields
A irish pub spot 3.5 km from central Rome.
Bar 2 Pini
A sports bar 5.6 km from central Rome.
Pool Bar @ Sheraton Golf
A sports bar 12.6 km from central Rome.
Bruno's
A sports bar 13.9 km from central Rome.
Living Room
A cocktail bar spot 0.4 km from central Rome.
Bar Dello Sport
A sports bar 22.5 km from central Rome.
How to pick a sports bar in Rome
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Rome?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Rome show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Rome family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
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